Search - Atlanta Rhythm Section: Champagne Jam - Live on DVD

Still rockin' (Now release "Are You Ready - Live!"

J. Lupton | Just south of Oblivion | 11/09/2007

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Ok I was a little skeptical of this one with no details as to when this show took place or who was in the band at this point. This is a show from last year that finds the band in fine form. More energy than I expected and a rousing performance. Only one original member in the band but my guess is that this version has as many years under their belt as the original version. Songs are played with authority and enough respect for the original melody; to their credit the band does spice the show up in strategic spots with snatches of "Miss You" from the Rolling Stones and "Purple Haze" by Hendrix. This is as close as you can get to hear the original ARS a brilliant combination of pop, southern rock and believe it or not jazziness. ARS made a fine choice in their lead singer. Kudos for the dvd/cd format at a good price, -1 for piped in crowd noise during the show, not the band's fault. Song titles follow:
Track List:
DVD
1. Back Up Against The Wall
2. Champagne Jam
3. Alien
4. Doraville
5. Conversation
6. Large Time
7. I'm Not Gonna Let It Bother Me Tonight
8. So Into You
9. Spooky
10. Ballad Of Lois Malone
11. Imaginary Lover
12. Homesick
Running Time approx 1 Hour, 30 Minutes

CD
1. Back Up Against The Wall
2. Champagne Jam
3. Alien
4. Doraville
5. Conversation
6. Large Time
7. I'm Not Gonna Let It Bother Me Tonight
8. So Into You
9. Spooky
10. The Ballad Of Lois Malone
11. Imaginary Lover
12. Homesick"

ARS LIve - Totally surprising

Roy A. Rusch Sr. | Clearwater, Florida | 03/18/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I was not aware that this live edition of ARS was available. Leave it up to Amazon to make it available to us fans.You get both a live performance DVD and a Live CD version in this package. This was a very surprising DVD to me. Live performances are normally tough to get right. But they did it right on this one. I had just caught ARS in concert here recently so I had a fresh perspective when I got to view this DVD. And I have to tell you, this was really really good. I am very glad to own it now. I don't know how much longer I will get to see my favorite groups live in action any more. And I am really glad to have such a fantastic example of ARS' live performances in my collection now."